Jackson town planners have unveiled their initial concepts for a revised comprehensive plan and historic preservation of the downtown area.
In a presentation to the downtown business owners, the planners stated that preserving the existing western character and heritage found in the buildings and public spaces in the downtown district will be key to maintaining the town’s existing character.
Specifically, they noted the central district is home to iconic buildings and public spaces including the Cowboy Bar, George Washington Memorial Park, and the sawtooth building profiles surrounding the town square.
In the interest of preserving that character, the planners said the central area focus will be on maintaining western character by retaining or replicating the existing built environment with the buildings around the town square not exceeding two stories with western architectural style and the continuation of covered wooden boardwalks there.
Moving away from the square, the next sub-area is to focus on maintaining western character consistent with the central district, but allowing the buildings to be up to three stories tall.
Again, a western architectural style would be desired with the continuation of covered wooden boardwalks. A final draft of the plan is to be released tomorrow and a joint information meeting about the proposed plan is set for June third.
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